Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10–12 pancakes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups buttermilk (or whole milk)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Butter or cooking spray for the pan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F/175°C).
- Scoop about ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges begin to set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, extra blueberries, or whipped cream.
Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the pancakes fluffy.
- If using frozen blueberries, add them frozen to prevent the batter from turning purple.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for extra fluffy pancakes.
Nutrition Information
Per pancake (based on 12 pancakes, without syrup):
- Calories: 175
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 7g
- Calcium: 110mg
- Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Add them straight from the freezer without thawing.
Q: Can I make the batter ahead of time?
It’s best made fresh, but you can refrigerate it for up to 12 hours.
Q: Can I freeze the pancakes?
Yes. Cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.
Q: How do I reheat them?
Microwave for 20–30 seconds, toast them, or warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes. Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Q: What toppings go well with blueberry pancakes?
- Maple syrup
- Fresh blueberries
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon zest
- Whipped cream
- Greek yogurt
- Blueberry compote
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
